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BG06 WUL

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 WUL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat no back/fourth movement

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake reserve high

surface corrosion under vehicle /suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2020 154,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat no back/fourth movement

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake reserve high

surface corrosion under vehicle /suspension components

Pass 9 Nov 2019 147,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat no back and fourth movment

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded at mount rear

handbrake reserve high

nsf wiper split on ends

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2018 142,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded at mounts

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2018 142,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded at mounts

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2017 136,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 136,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,408 miles

Offside Front 1.6mm

Rear exhaust corroded at mount

nsf/osf lower arm bushes rear deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2015 123,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,764 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 114,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,922 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,761 miles

AERIAL DAMAGED

FRONT & REAR BUMPERS DAMAGED

FRONT & REAR DISCS LIPPED/SCORED

PAS PIPE RUSTY

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT WEEP ON REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

SUMP RUSTY

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 103,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bolts missing from undertray.

Cuts in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Front brake pads worn low.

Indent in outer sidewalls of N/S/F , N/S/R and O/S/R tyres.

Inner tyre tread of both rear tyres N/S/R and O/S/R ,on 1.6mm tread.

N/S/R shock absorber weeping.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Lower arm rear bush cracked.

O/S/R shock absorber worn.

Sump corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,376 miles

Bolt missing from undertray.

Clip missing from O/S/R wheel arch cover.

Cut in O/S/F tyre tread.

Cuts in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Engine oil level low . Requires topping up.

Front bumper damaged.

Inner tread of N/S/R tyre worn uneven.

Inner tread of O/S/R tyre tread worn uneven.

O/S/Headlight aim adjuster motor inop.

O/S/R Shock absorber weeping .

Sump corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,959 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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BG06 WUL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 WUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG06 WUL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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